noun🔗ShareA nitro derivative of benzene, C6H5NO2, prepared by reacting benzene with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids; any of a series of such compounds having two or more nitro groups"The chemical plant produced a large quantity of nitrobenzene, a key ingredient in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals. "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading